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Florence OKs $40,000 CMPDD contract to develop new comprehensive plan; city share capped at $12,000
Summary
The City of Florence authorized a $40,000 contract with Central Mississippi Planning and Development District to prepare a new comprehensive plan, with CMPDD grant funds covering $28,000 and the city's cost not to exceed $12,000.
The Florence Mayor and Board on Aug. 19, 2025 authorized a contract with the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (CMPDD) to develop a new comprehensive plan for the city at a total cost of $40,000.
Alderman Brian Grantham moved to approve the agreement; Alderman Mason Herrin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The record states CMPDD grant funds will cover $28,000 of the cost, leaving the city's expense at no more than $12,000.
The board also noted the item on the posted work session agenda and listed the CMPDD proposal among topics discussed. The contract authorization includes the city's acceptance of grant assistance; the meeting record does not specify a timeline for plan delivery, scope details, or additional matching requirements beyond the summarized funding split.
The comprehensive plan process typically guides long‑range planning decisions; the board's action allows the city to move forward with contracting CMPDD to draft the plan.
